Bowyer was substituted in the 68th minute of West Bromwich's 3-1 win - having been booked for a lunging tackle on Gabriel Tamas. He responded to jeers from fans by lashing out at Albion season ticket-holder Sandra Cox.

A West Bromwich spokesman said: "The lady complained straight away, saying she had been verbally abused, but the clubs are also aware that Lee Bowyer made a complete and profusive apology.